Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State is deeply shaken to learn about the demise of the Caretaker Chairman of Ede North Local Government, Alhaji Jimoh Oyekanmi.The sudden death of Alhaji Oyekanmi is devastating, not just to his family, but also Osun state, particularly Ede North Local Government, who have been denied the service of trusted hand in delivering good governance.Alhaji Jimoh was a politician with a purpose, always prioritizing the good of all above his personal interest in every situation. During the struggle for the enthronement of the Imole government, Alhaji Jimoh showed discipline and unimaginable sacrifices.Alhaji Jimoh was a long-time member of the Adeleke political dynasty, but he was much more than that to me. He was loyal to a fault and more, reliable, no matter the circumstances. Alhaji Jimoh impact on Osun politics, particularly in Ede North, where he was a strong grassroot mobilizer for our great party, the PDP, is hard to miss. Ede town, and the PDP, has lost one of its finest, and I mourn this huge loss of a man who has contributed so much to the society.My heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the people of Ede North, the PDP family, and everyone touched by his demise. It is my prayer that Almighty Allah comfort his family and loved ones and give them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.May Allah Subhana watahala be pleased with his soul and grant him Aljanah Fridaus. AminSigned:Mallam Olawale Rasheed,The Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has tasked Bayelsans not to change a winning and performing team as represented by Governor Douye Diri at the November 11th governorship elections.Speaking while commissioning the Elebele AIT road on Tuesday at the outskirts of Yenagoa, Governor Adeleke said the Diri administration has performed creditably well as attested to several completed projects across the state.” Bayelsans, you have a performing team, a miracle administration with a miracle Governor. Will you change a winning team? “, a question to which the crowd shouted Nooooo” In a football match, when the team is doing well, the coach won’t tamper with players. Come November 11, vote for continuity, vote for prosperity.” I can see you are all happy. I was at the 8th year remembrance programme of the late first executive Governor of Bayelsa state, DSP Alamieyeseigha I saw how happy you are with your Governor. I see the continuity of prosperity. I see a re-elected Governor Diri”, Governor Adeleke told the cheering crowd.Speaking earlier , the Bayelsa state Governor, Senator Diri said he has completed several road projects inherited from the previous administration in addition to new ones.Bayelsa elections will be held on November 11th..SignedMallam Olawale Rasheed,Spokesperson to Osun Governor

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has described his Chief of Staff, Hon Kazeem Akinleye as “a bosom brother, associate and deeply trusted official in the struggle to enthrone good governance in Osun state.In a birthday message he personally signed, Governor Adeleke said his Chief of Staff is a strong pillar of support to him and the entire Adeleke family, noting that the celebrant is “a good man, a dogged fighter and a consistent loyalist who sacrifice at every point for the collective good of the group and the state.”My brother, the celebrant, is not just my Chief of Staff but my bosom brother who has been part of me and the family in many struggles, now and in the past. He is a wonderful politician who prioritizes the interests of the people and who sticks out his neck for only what is just and fair.”I pray fervently to Almighty God to uphold and strengthen him to further bountifully reap the fruits of his labour. My brother has been a critical success factor in all what we do. Our God who unites us will further bless and expand your coast.”On this occasion of your birthday, I wish you more blessed years on Earth. We have started sailing; we will arrive safely under the divine mercy of the Lord.”Happy birthday my darling brother”SignedHE, Senator Ademola Adeleke,Executive Governor of Osun State

LAGOS- 09/10/2023 – Osunstate.gov.ng – 4:52 :

The Government of Osun State and Canadian High Commission today consolidated economic partnership with a follow up bilateral talks between Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Canadian top diplomats in Lagos.

The Canadian High Commissioner, James Christoff had led his team at High Commission to Osun state five weeks ago during which sectoral teams of the Osun state government made presentations on potential partnership and collaboration between the state and Canada.

Today in Lagos, Governor Ademola Adeleke led his team which comprises of Hon Teslim Igbalaye, Secretary to the State Government; Rev. Bunmi Jenyo, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry; and Bamikole Omishore, Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals and Multilateral Relations.

Governor Adeleke said his visit was designed to reinforce conclusions reached during the High Commissioner’s visit to Osun State and to brainstorm on his upcoming trip to Canada to meet Canadian sectoral investors.

“Today, I had the honor of visiting the Canadian High Commission in Lagos to discuss shared interests and my upcoming trip to Canada, where I plan to engage with investors, development partners, and Osun State natives residing in Canada”, the Governor explained after the closed door meeting.

The Governor reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to fostering a conducive environment for businesses to thrive in Osun, sharing with the diplomats the remarkable progress he has made in just 10 months, including plugging revenue leakages, maintaining transparency, and involving our citizens in the decision-making process.

“I also highlighted Osun’s strategic location in the Southwest, which facilitates the movement of agricultural produce”, the Governor was quoted as saying, adding that “our plans for a cargo airport, the presence of a sub-power station that will be a major benefit to be a manufacturing hub with the right investments, a free trade zone, and an economic zone.

“I assured the High Commissioner of our dedication to providing investors with a secure and supportive atmosphere for their ventures to flourish”, the Governor noted.

The delegation was received by the High Commissioner James Christoff, Deputy C.J. Scott, and their team in the trade and political section.

The High Commissioner reiterated his earlier assurance of the Canadian government to deepen economic partnership with subnational entities across Nigeria and Africa.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor

OSOGBO – 05/10/2023- Osunstate.gov.ng

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Governor Ademola Adeleke has described his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi as a loyal and efficient associate in the struggle to deliver good governance in Osun state.

In a congratulatory message he personally signed, the State Governor said Prince Adewusi has demonstrated firm commitment to smooth leadership relationships and a supportive platform in the day to day running of the state.

According to the Governor, the birthday is an opportunity to give thanks to God for sustaining the state leadership through the turbulence of the past and for the guidance through the prospects and opportunities of today and tomorrow.

” I felicitate with my brother on this auspicious occasion. He is a wonderful partner in progress. I pray that the good Lord bless his new age and confer him with even more deeper insights and wisdom as we jointly serve our people.

” Happy birthday brother. Enjoy your day”, the Governor concluded.

Signed
HE, Senator Ademola Adeleke,
Executive Governor of Osun State.

… I will work with relevant stakeholders to ensure the affirmation of this agenda -Osun Gov’s Wife

Osun state government under the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke is set to enact modalities to give six months maternity leave for nursing mothers in government workplaces.

This was made known today by the Special Adviser on Public Health to the Executive Governor of Osun State, Dr Akindele Adekunle at the one day symposium on celebrating enabling breastfeeding environment for working mothers held at the local government service commission, Abeere.

Dr Akindele stated that in line with the W.H.O recommendations and in concerted effort with the Wives of Nigerian Governor’s Forum advocacy for approval of six months paid maternity leave for nursing mothers, Governor Adeleke is set to send a bill to the House of Assembly and domesticate enabling laws to this effect.

” I’m happy to inform all our nursing mothers in our different offices that as a listening and people loving Governor, His Excellency Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has promised to send a bill to the House of Assembly to enact enabling laws to make maternity leave six months for nursing mothers in a bid to allow them to be able to tend to their babies and encourage them to breastfeed their babies exclusively for six months as recommended by the W.H.O”

” But i will plead and advise this gathering and the entire public that whenever there’s any public hearing by the House of Assembly concerning the bill, all stakeholders must raise their voice in support of the bill.”

Dr Akindele further assured of the governor’s readiness to carry out a face-lift of the primary and secondary health facilities across the length and breath of Osun State.

” Let me also state that, in the effort of the current administration to ensure profound infrastructural face-lift across the length and breath of the state and the committment of Governor Ademola Adeleke to revamp the health sector, our government will soon commence the infrastructural face lift of our primary and secondary health care facilities across the 30 local government and area councils and this, is in addition to other robust health palliatives already being planned for the good people of Osun State by the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke.”

Dr Akindele applauds all the development partners for their efforts in supporting various health initiatives in the state and equally appreciated the office of the wife of the Governor for her concerns for the health of the state and the role she’s playing that Osun comes first in the comity of states when it comes to health matters.

The Wife of the Governor who doubles as N.E.T Ambassador, Chief Mrs Titilola Adeleke also affirmed her readiness to advocate and work with relevant stakeholders to ensure the realisation of the agenda.

” I use this medium to tell this gathering that I am committed and will work tiredlessly with other critical stakeholders to ensure the approval of six months paid maternity leaves and other favourable maternal policies for working mothers in the state ” The Governor’s wife stated.

Dignitaries at the event include the Wife of the Speaker, Mrs Monsurat Egbedun, Chairman House Committee on Health, Hon Kashope, Hon Ibrahim Inaolaji of Irewole State Constituency, Wife of the Head of Service, Dr.(Mrs) Moji Aina, Chairman Primary Health Care Board, Alhaji Tajudeen Adisa, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health, Dr Isiaka Adekunle, ES OSPHCDB, Dr Fabiyi, State Women Leader of PDP, Mrs Otunla, Director of Public, Dr Bello, Representatives of Development Partners (WHO, UNICEF, HFDI etc) among other political functionaries and career heads at the event.

OSOGBO– 01/10/2023– osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with the lawmaker representing Ede North/Ede South/Ejigbo/Egbedore in the House of Representatives, Honourable Bamidele Salam, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a great asset in the new Osun State his administration is working towards.

Governor Adeleke who hailed Hon. Salam for his passionate commitment to improving lives, which is manifest in impactful representation over the years, noted in a congratulatory message signed by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, that the Awo-born legislator is a true representative of the people.

While acknowledging Hon. Salam’s intellectual prowess, noticeable in the quality of legislations he had advanced for the benefits of constituents and Nigeria as a whole, Governor Adeleke said the lawmaker continue to justify the huge expectations reposed in him by the electorate.

“I like to extend my warmest congratulations to Hon. Bamidele Salam on the auspicious occasion of his birthday today. Hon. Salam is a unique personality, who has over the years distinguished himself as a true servant of the people,” Governor Adeleke was quoted to have said in a congratulatory message.

“Hon. Salam is a huge blessing to Osun State, particularly in Ede North/Ede South/Ejigbo/Egbedore federal constituency, where as our representative in the last five years, has pursued meaningful development through legislations and facilitating interventions.”

Governor Adeleke prayed for God’s continued guidance and strength for Hon. Salam so that he can continue to make a positive difference in the lives of people through legislations and beyond.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor

OSOGBO – 01/10/2023 – Osunstate

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has called on Nigerians to pray for the continuous peace and prosperity of the country.

The Governor stated this in his message to the people of Osun State and Nigeria to commemorate the 2023 Independence Day celebration.

Governor Adeleke while acknowledging the unfavorable prevailing economic and security situation across the country urged all political, religious, traditional and business leaders to unite purposely to find lasting solutions in line with the vision of the past heroes who fought hard for national independence.

“We are currently in a difficult situation; the precarious economic situation is affecting everyone. This is our reality and we must face it. As leaders, we must collaborate to find lasting solutions irrespective of our cultural, religious, political and social affiliations. We must also seek for divine intervention from God, I believe in prayer so I will always urge us to continue to pray”

“We must look back to find the purpose behind the vision of our founding fathers who fought for our independence. The leaders must be committed to the progress of our society and the followers must be responsible to hold the leaders accountable. We must all play our roles for the sake of prosperity.

“As the Governor of the people, I have enshrined the culture of transparency and accountability in the governance of the affairs of Osun state, I have assembled a strong team of professionals from different fields. In fulfillment of my open governance agenda, I will be hosting the first edition of IPADE IMOLE in the coming days”

“At IPADE IMOLE, I will be giving a full report of my stewardship directly to the people of Osun state. I shall be opening the governance book of the state for everyone to see. I am determined to run an all inclusive government that is owned by the people and truly for the people.”

“On my part as the leader of the government of Osun state, I am determined to repay the faith reposed on me by the people of Osun with their votes. By voting overwhelmingly for me, Osun people sought for a more responsive and more accountable leader, one who sees the office as a privilege.

“In the spirit of celebrating the Independence Day, I urge the people of Osun state to continue to pray for the success of our administration while we remain steadfast in our development agenda that is pro people and pro good governance” the statement concluded.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed
Spokesperson to the Executive Governor

OSOGBO – 27/09/2023 – Osunstate.gov.ng

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The state government has an infrastructure plan that has a sustainable funding model and which targets facilitation of economic growth and development of the state.

Commissioner for Information, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi made this clarification in response to advocacy of non governmental groups such as the Osun Masterminds and the Coalition for Good Governance(C4GG) on planned flyover bridges, dualisation of roads and pension matters in the state.

The Commissioner who commended the civil society groups in Osun state said the government is opened to counseling and advice especially when such are dispassionate and devoid of political partisanship, assuring that “the ship of state is progressing to deliver on good governance.

“On state of security, Governor Adeleke has ensured robust response by regular hosting of the state security council meetings, by forging inter agencies collaborations and by the ongoing reform of the Amotekun corps.

“Not minding that police and other outfits are federal bodies, the Governor has created a security architecture that integrates formal and informal security bodies for the urgent task of securing Osun state.

“On the state of infrastructure , this administration inherited a huge infrastructure deficit which it is working hard to bridge and which has led to the construction of over 50 kilometers of roads and rebuilding of several bridges.

“Federal roads are however particularly challenging because of the scale of the job and because the Federal Government of President Bola Tinubu is also just settling down.

“Governor Adeleke is however committed to addressing the road crisis, hence the revival of the state road maintenance agency which has become more active in the last few months.

“On the issue of flyover in Osogbo, we assure the public that the project design is such that it will not create an unbearable burden on the state even as the state needs to upgrade her infrastructure to achieve economic growth.

“At the Ipade Imole coming up on October 5th, Governor Adeleke will unveil full details of dualisation of roads and flyover bridges which other towns other than Osogbo will also benefit from, all under a financially and environmentally sustainable model.

“On subsidy palliatives, we clarify that the state government is not shrouding the distribution process in secrecy as a public committee comprising various sectors of the society successfully handled the exercise.

“We also want the public to note that Osun is already under an emergency with almost N100 billion debt while still paying half salary and pension debt alongside pressing needs from all sectors such as infrastructure, education, health among others.

“Aside from the palliatives, the Government is also set to unveil details on the disbursement of the N2 billion which was part of the N5 billion promised by the Federal Government.

” On pension matters, we are glad to report that a meeting between the pension stakeholders and the government has produced positive results with common template in place to ensure that all segments of the pensioners’ population are duly covered

The government including the Honourable Commissioner for Information has the greatest respect for the pensioners as our senior citizens”, the statement noted.

According to the commissioner, the only plea which all stakeholders have accepted is the need to refrain from playing into the hand of some politicians whose goal is to derail the ongoing strong push to resolve the N56 billion naira inherited pension debt.

Signed
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
Honourable.Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment

OSOGBO– 27-09-2023– Osunstate.gov.ng

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The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called on Muslims in the state to use the occasion of the birth of Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to further sow the seed of peace and unity, noting that the key to a sustainable world is harmony and cohesion.

The Governor who referred to the birth of Prophet Muhammad as a moment of profound significance for the Muslim ummah, said the guiding light which the Holy Prophet serves to humanity must not be lost on every Muslims.

While congratulating Muslims in the state on the commemoration, Governor Adeleke charged them to be guided by the exemplary life of compassion, justice, giving, kindness and humility that defined the Holy Prophet in all conducts.

He urged Muslims to take note of the message of love, peace and unity that characterized the life of Prophet Muhammad, adding that “we must work on ourselves to embrace our individual differences and pursue a harmonious coexistence with our neighbours, irrespective of colour, faith, and tongue.”

The Governor called on Osun people to use the moment of the commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad to pray for Allah’s divine intervention in overcoming all personal and collective challenges so that Osun will thrive in line with our expectations.

He prayed that this celebration shall herald renewed commitment to peace and progress of not just our communities, but also Osun state and Nigeria as a whole.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor